SOWK402 Micro Intervention: Theories and Skills

This paper offers advanced application of interpersonal theories, develops intervention
skills, and explores current issues in practice with children and families in social
work settings.

During the course of study students will deepen their ability to critically reflect
on, as well as use, micro-level theories and methods of social work as part of a planned
change process. This will include significant reflections on culture and a focus on
identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas in complex practice situations. The paper
then covers how to promote service user engagement, both directly and in service design.
After engaging service users, the paper outlines how to apply micro-level theories
to explain service user problems and create meaningful, change-focused conversations.
This paper has been designed to enable students to integrate a range of social work
skills and methods for effective practice.

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Workshop

This paper offers advanced application of interpersonal theories, develops intervention
skills, and explores current issues in practice with children and families in social
work settings.

During the course of study students will deepen their ability to critically reflect
on, as well as use, micro-level theories and methods of social work as part of a planned
change process. This will include significant reflections on culture and a focus on
identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas in complex practice situations. The paper
then covers how to promote service user engagement, both directly and in service design.
After engaging service users, the paper outlines how to apply micro-level theories
to explain service user problems and create meaningful, change-focused conversations.
This paper has been designed to enable students to integrate a range of social work
skills and methods for effective practice.